The Desert Speaks"Ageless Mud: Adobe Homes in the Desert"
Host David Yetman and expert architect Bob Vint travel around Tucson, Arizona, to see how adobe - the perfect desert building material - was used in the past and is still used today. Adobe not only has a remarkable period of longevity, but also has thermal capabilities, making it ideal for the hot dry desert. Yetman and Vint spend time at the San Xavier Mission to watch a restoration crew use new adobe to repair and restore the existing adobe exterior. D

7:30 am

Kevin Dundon's Modern Irish Food"Transformations"
Kevin serves up a crock of Kilmore Quay mussels with bacon in white wine. Next it's chicken thighs with Asian stuffing and a sticky teriyaki glaze followed by Hasselback potatoes; cherry tomato and roasted garlic soup; and a Kinky Eton mess served with basil oil. D

8:00 am

Taste of History"Bartram's Gardens: A Revolution In Gardening"
The Philadelphia gardens of botanists John and William Bartram were a favorite excursion for our founding fathers, including Ben Franklin. In this episode, learn how Franklin introduced tofu to America and watch Chef Walter cook Fried Lafayette Fish, Curried Tofu with Shrimp, Turbot and Braised Romaine, in the hearth of Bartram's kitchen. D

8:30 am

Simply Ming"Wakiya - Ramen"
Nothing says Japan like Ramen noodles - this episode of Simply Ming brings Chef Ming Tsai on the road to the Instant Ramen Museum in Osaka, Japan. Ming also learns the secrets of cooking Ramen from famous Japanese Chef Yuji Wakiya. D

9:00 am

The Jazzy Vegetarian"Good Morning Fiesta"
Host Laura Theodore prepares a zesty breakfast menu featuring "Tofu Ranchero," a slightly spicy dish served with fresh tomato sauce. For a baked treat, "Cornbread and Sweet Pepper Mini-Muffins" wakes up sleepy taste buds, while "Pineapple, Banana and Strawberry Smoothie" presents a frosty and fruity beverage to get the morning started on an energizing note. D

9:30 am

Chef's Life"The World Is Your Oyster"
Vivian goes to Cedar Island to explore the new culture of farm-raised oysters in the Southeast. She and Ben share plans of opening an oyster bar across the street from Chef & the Farmer in hopes it will be a place that adds character and variety to the tiny town's "dining scene." Vivian and her dad orchestrate their family's first-ever oyster roast and are blown away by how much everyone enjoys it. D

10:00 am

Austin City Limits"Sarah Jarosz/The Milk Carton Kids"
Showcasing new acoustic music, multi-instrumentalist Jarosz highlights her album Build Me Up From Bones. Then the Milk Carton Kids play folk songs from their album The Ash & Clay.G

Dinosaur Train"That's Not A Dinosaur/Tiny's Garden"
The kids visit the Big Pond to attend the Biome Block Party. While attempting to win the leaf-necklace contest, Keenan Chirostemotes claims the Pteranodon sibs can't compete for the prize for "dinosaur" with the most leaves because they are not dinosaurs. This launches the kids into a song called "That's Not a Dinosaur", as all the non-dinosaurs sing their piece. D

12:30 pm

Peg + Cat"The Slop Problem/The Birthday Present Problem"
The Slop Problem - The Farm. Peg and Cat enlist the Teens to help them figure out how to clean filthy farm animals of various sizes. Primary Content: More, less; Secondary Content: Counting by fives up to 25. D

1:00 pm

Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!"Flutter By Butterfly/Pretty In Pink"
Flutter By Butterfly - Sally and Nick are pretending to be butterflies, but they're not very good at it. The Cat takes them to meet Bernadette the Monarch butterfly, who can teach them all about fluttering. Following Bernadette from Milky Weed Meadow to Prickly Pines forest they learn that butterfly wings are used for so much more than just fluttering! Pretty in Pink - Sally and Nick are having fun trying out different moves when the Cat arrives to show them some cool moves of his own. D

1:30 pm

WordGirl"Two Brains Forgets/Banned on the Run"
Two Brains Forgets - It looks like all is lost when Dr 2-Brains discovers WordGirl's secret identity! But some quick thinking, some help from the Botsford family, and a little luck save the day when 2-Brains' amnesia ray ends up working on the Doc himself. Banned on the Run - Mr. Big finally cheats his way to becoming the town Mayor - and his first order of business is to ban Word Girl! WG and Huggy must restore order to the town and undo all of the silly laws Mr Big keeps passing. D

2:00 pm

The Mind of a Chef"Gluttony"
It's gluttonous goodness in this episode - over-the-top indulgence with Joe Beef chefs Federic Morin and David McMillian's foie gras sandwich, a whiskey tasting mayhem with Chef Sean Brock at Buffalo Trace in Kentucky and the classic dish "Hot Brown" served up three ways. D

2:30 pm

Rick Steves' Europe"North Wales: Feisty and Poetic"
Rick takes in Mount Snowdon, medieval castles and Victorian promenades. He learns a bit of Welsh, follows a miner deep into a slate mine, and herds sheep with a clever dog.G

The Red Green Show"Homemade Cheese"
Junior's house develops a major mouse infestation. On Handyman Corner, Red offers pest control tips while Bill demonstrates his skill at cheesemaking.G

7:30 pm

Hebburn"Dressing Up Fancy"
Hebburn lays down the red carpet for Sarah's parents, Ben and Susan from York, who are visiting the Pearson home for the first time. They get costuming help from Vicky and Denise to attend the fancy dress competition at Swayze's pub in town. But when the competition turns to violence, an unlikely hero is born.G

8:00 pm

May to December"The Way You Look Tonight"
Zoe feels inadequate when Simone boasts of how domesticated her mother was. Hillary is still infatuated with Anthony, while Vera ponders how to put her off the scent.G

8:30 pm

My Family"Harpers & Queen (New Year's Special)"
Ben is dressed for an expected New Year's trip to Mauritius, courtesy of Susan. But Susan gets a notice that she is on the New Year's list for MBE honors, Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, placing her among the junior levels of British orders of chivalry. Not wanting to miss the investiture of even a junior level, Susan commands that Ben attend the ceremony, leading to a sticky result.G

9:00 pm

My Hero"Zero Tolerance"
George collars a robber at the health clinic without superpowers and is invited by Janet's father to join Neighborhood Watch.G

9:30 pm

Last of the Summer Wine"Bushes at Dawn"
Foggy and Clegg band together to help their friend Compo who discovers Nora with another man.G

10:00 pm

As Time Goes By"Branching Out"
Jean is opening another secretarial agency and looking for someone to run it. Meanwhile, work for Lionel seems to have dried up.G

The Red Green Show"Homemade Cheese"
Junior's house develops a major mouse infestation. On Handyman Corner, Red offers pest control tips while Bill demonstrates his skill at cheesemaking.G

11:30 pm

Hebburn"Dressing Up Fancy"
Hebburn lays down the red carpet for Sarah's parents, Ben and Susan from York, who are visiting the Pearson home for the first time. They get costuming help from Vicky and Denise to attend the fancy dress competition at Swayze's pub in town. But when the competition turns to violence, an unlikely hero is born.G